Things that sort of rhyme with “Broken Flowers”:
– Wasted hours
– Prolonged dours
– Whiskey sours
Things that don’t rhyme with “Broken Flowers”:
– Entertaining
Ok, that’s all a little harsh and the film did have some killer moments (most involving nudity.) But it is Murray’s vehicle, and he and Jarmusch have made their reps on projecting sad superciliousness: Murray with his eyes, Jarmusch with is endless uncomfortable silences. If they are going to keep projecting that they don’t want to be anyone’s friend, I am content to grant their wish.
Also, the subtext of how a young rake becomes a deplorable, lacivious old man, well…being pale with a thinning scalp, I don’t like films about balding or skin cancer either.
Or maybe I liked it. A lot.
Related Links:
– “Broken Flowers” at IMDB
– NY Times review by someone who still thinks he can be friends with Bill and Jim
– Erik and my evening with Bill Murray
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Site of the Day: I’m currently learning how to cut the deck with one hand and how to spin pens. Why don’t you also learn some useless skills?